The Monte Vista Hotel

Historic hotel located in the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just 10 miles from Asheville, North Carolina.

With the completion of a railroad connection in the late-nineteenth century, the Black Mountain area became a popular gateway for tourists to visit Mount Mitchell and the surrounding mountains. In 1919, Lucien and Rosalie Phillips opened the Monte Vista Hotel in a former school building. In 1937, during the height of the Depression the Phillips borrowed $70,000 to construct the modern brick building that is the Monte Vista today. The building was opened July 31, and a gala grand opening was held August 10, 1937.

The Monte Vista continued to be a vital part of Black Mountain’s civic and social life. By the mid 1900s, tourism patterns began to change, but the Monte Vista maintained its comfortable homelike atmosphere and remained a favorite spot for family get-togethers, weddings, and the ever-popular Sunday Brunch.

Lucian and Rosalie’s son Bill Phillips, along with his wife Marilyn, continued to run the hotel through the 1980s. Rosalie Phillips, granddaughter of the original owner, continued the comfortable, homelike atmosphere until 2009. In 2010 Barney Fitzpatrick and Sue Conlon purchased the hotel and undertook a renovation. With the opening of the main building in spring 2011, the Monte Vista Hotel continues to be the most substantial hotel in Black Mountain and the preferred spot to enjoy a family meal at Palate Restaurant, a local brew at Fitz’s Tap Room, or to stay the night in one of the hotel’s comfortable guest rooms.

Thursday Nights at Fitz's Tap

Come on down to the historic Monte Vista hotel on Thursday nights and enjoy an evening of great foods, spirits, and local beer. Thursday nights have become the popular place for the locals to come and enjoy drink specials, great music, and as always wonderful food from our famous Palate Restaurant.
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Music in The Lounge

Live music starting at 6pm every Friday & Saturday night in the Monte Vista Lounge. Enjoy great blue grass,folk, and jazz music performed by our talented local musicians.

Check back or call to find out who is playing and when.
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Sunday Morning Jazz

Sunday mornings starting at 11am in our famous Palate Restaurant. We deliver sounds of smooth instrumental jazz guitar, paired up with our dedicated Sunday brunch menu.
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Have your Special Occasions at the Historic Monte Vista

We are committed to providing you with the best location, accommodations, event facilities and assistance to make your special day the very best and most memorable event. Every detail is taken care of so that you can relax and enjoy this special time with your family and friends at the historic Monte Vista Hotel.

Elizabeth Fletcher, our Events Coordinator, will help you arrange all of your event needs such as flowers, decorating, musicians, photographers and all desired rentals. She will even arrange meeting with clergy or any other detail you desire. She has all of the important contacts throughout the Black Mountain area to accommodate all of your needs and desires.

The Monte Vista team will make sure you have the perfect event customized and designed to your wishes. If you can dream it then we can bring it to life at the Monte Vista Hotel.